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Film Distribution, Which Way to Go: Theatrical Distribution

Nov 26, 2021 | Magda Olchawska

There is no denying that Covid-19 has changed the way we consume digital content, which means that the distribution of films has also shifted with the speed of light. Filmmakers in pre-pandemic era were usually “uncomfortable” picking only digital distribution, somehow having this crazy cloud over their project making them believe that they failed because…

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Ron Howard’s Filmmaking Tips

Nov 06, 2019 | Magda Olchawska

As a filmmaker, you ought to feel emotionally, not intellectually, connected to the story. You should live, breath and dream the story. If you ask your audience to invest their time and money in your film, you need to be certain that the story has something different and exciting to show. Always look for powerful…

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7 Filmmaking Tips From Martin Scorsese

Oct 28, 2019 | Magda Olchawska

1. You should always think carefully about your camera choices. 2. There are no manuals, no shortcuts and no secrets to finding your own way. You learn everything by doing the work. 3. As a director, you will always have to make some hard decisions, and in the process, kill some of your darlings while…

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